Sunday, 21 Apr 2024
Christian Petersen in Context
Curator Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong, noted scholar of Christian Petersen, will examine Petersen's works of art on campus, placing them in context with his artist peers of the 1930s through the 1950s while also centering his sculptures and legacy in the greater art historical context of the 20th century.
Soccer vs. Minnesota State
Iowa State women's soccer hosts Minnesota State for a spring match. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
ISU Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain
In present-day Appalachia, a high school class explores "The Crucible." As scandal swirls in their community, the assignment turns into an examination of power, love, and sex education. Advisory: Contains adult language and content. "John Proctor is the Villain" will run in repertory with "The Crucible."
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Cyclone Cinema: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Monday, 22 Apr 2024
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day with ISU and the Ames community. Activities include a diversity of Earth-minded engagement and empowerment opportunities, refreshments, sustainability-minded giveaways, bike tune-ups, ISU Repair Cafe, Monday Monologues and music from KURE.
Monday Monologues series
"Conversations with the Earth," with performances celebrating Earth Day. Student groups participating are: Recyclables for Music (REFORM), EcoTheatre Lab, and MFA in Creative Writing and Environment. The ISU Repair Cafe will offer skateboard, scooter, e-bike, wheelchair, and roller skate repair on the south lawn.
Campus forum: Senior vice president and provost finalist
Four finalists are interviewing on campus for Iowa State's senior vice president and provost post.
Comedy College Finals
Comedy College Finals is a no laughing matter! Come watch and enjoy seeing Iowa State students' final project, giving a stand-up comedy set to the public!
Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024
Workshop: Team Science - The BIG Why!
Join us as we host Dr. Ellyn Dickmann to discover 'why' funders love team science. Learn how to implement team science approaches to become more innovative, productive and have more impact on scientific breakthroughs. Topics will include: foundational principles of team science; a review of evidence-based research that supports team science; basics regarding convergent research strategies; and how to create and implement strategies in your team.
Performance: Have You Filled A Bucket Today?
This fun-filled musical from Virginia Repertory Theatre is based on the concepts in Carol McCloud's award-winning children's books "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" and "Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness," and Ann Marie G. Halstead's "The Bucket Filling Fairy." The books and play use the concept of a bucket to show students how to express kindness, appreciation and love to be bucket-fillers. For children in grades K-5.
Workshop: Building Interactive Text Adventures with Twine
Twine is an open-source tool for creating interactive fiction and simple choose your own adventure games without the need for programming knowledge. Twine offers both a browser-based application and a desktop app with built-in story formats that can be customized with html and css. In this workshop, participants will explore some existing Twine creations and build their own hyperlinked story.
Micro-credentialing at Iowa State: Share your ideas!
ISU and CELT are exploring innovative ways to enhance the learner's experience through micro-credentials with the development of a university-wide initiative.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Softball vs. St. Thomas
Iowa State vs. St. Thomas. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Rovers at Reiman
Every Tuesday in April from 4:30-7 pm, visitors to Reiman Gardens are welcome to bring their dogs for a walk on our beautiful grounds. Bring your family and furry friends for a fun, casual, new experience and watch our grounds turn greener throughout the month.
Confronting Cancer in College
Outspoken throughout his battle with testicular cancer, Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard will share his message of encouragement and the importance of the support he received from the community through his treatment. Then, hear from the American Cancer Society On Campus student group as they share stories and resources related to personal or familial cancer experiences.
Open Mic Night
ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024
Build Your Own Mental Health Kit
Join us for the bi-annual Menta Health Kits sponsored by the Student Union Board! We will have boxes to fill with treats and trinkets to support you and your mental health during the upcoming finals, and it's all FREE! Mental Health Kits will run from 10am to 2pm in the Maintenance Shop on Wednesday, April 24th or until supplies run out.
Art Walk: Dorm Life
Explore public art found in the residence halls around the east side of campus and learn about the connections to dorm life throughout Iowa State's history. Led by docent Steve Petska.
Retirement reception: Ann Oberhauser
Oberhauser, professor in the sociology and criminal justice department, will retire from the university on May 15.
Pathways to Peace: Drawing from the Experiences of Palestinian Refugees
This talk reflects on the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspective of Palestinian refugees, who have been marginalized in international attempts to resolve the conflict. So far, these international attempts, which have largely focused on a two-state solution have been unsuccessful. Drawing on the experiences of Palestinian refugees who have been at the center of the research Dr. Gabiam has...
Comedy College Finals
Comedy College Finals is a no laughing matter! Come watch and enjoy seeing Iowa State students' final project, giving a stand-up comedy set to the public!
Thursday, 25 Apr 2024
Spring Enchantment Extended Hours
Dreaming of spring? Mark your calendars and don't miss our amazing bulb display featuring thousands of tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs. Enjoy extended visiting hours until 8pm while the tulips are in their prime.
ISU Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participated in the 2024 Arbor Day Planting Event.
Retirement reception: Warren Franke
Franke, a professor of kinesiology, will retire from Iowa State on June 30.
Brothers, Unlimited
Ben Jealous is an American civil rights leader, activist, and politician who is the seventh executive director of the Sierra Club, one of the largest and most influential environmental organizations in the United States. With a background in social justice advocacy, Ben brings a unique perspective to his role, focusing on issues of environmental justice, climate change, and conservation. Before leading the Sierra Club, he served as the...
Cyclone Cinema: Mean Girls
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems: Jenny Schuetz Lecture
Jenny Schuetz, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, will speak about creating equitable housing policies in a lecture on "How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems," which is the subtitle of her 2022 book "Fixer-Upper."